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4/18/12

French Presidential Elections: 'We need stability between France and Germany", says Hollande insider

Days before the French elections, DW spoke to a close aide of challenger Francois Hollande to ask how the socialists would approach Franco-German relations if he succeeds in his bid to become the next president.

Jean-Marc Ayrault is the current head of the socialist grouping in the French lower house of parliament, a role he has held for 15 years. He is known to be close to socialist presidential candidate Francois Hollande. As a former German teacher, he is now spearheading negotiations between the Hollande camp and the Germans. DW spoke to him a few days before the first round of voting.

 For more: 'We need stability between France and Germany' | Europe | DW.DE | 18.04.2012

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